The Client
Ocha Japanese and Thai Restaurant is a well‐established and popular restaurant offering authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine meals. They are now seeking an experienced and dedicated Restaurant Manager to join their team in Cessnock, NSW.
Salary: $80,000 plus superannuation.
Responsibilities
* Plan and coordinate restaurant events and functions
* Manage high standards of quality, control and restaurant hygiene
* Check stock level and inventory
* Contact suppliers to order supplies
* Manage front‐of‐house staff and provide feedback on their work activities
* Respond immediately to customer complaints
* Meet and greet customers on menu and wine choice
* Plan and coordinate menus with restaurant chefs
* Recruit, train and motivate staff
* Supervise and organize rosters for kitchen, waiting and cleaning staff
* Analyze and plan restaurant sales and profitability
* Take responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant
* Prepare reports for management regarding staff performance, food control and sales
Requirements
* Bachelor degree in hospitality management
* At least 4 years of proven experience as a Restaurant Manager in a supervisory hospitality role
* At least 4 years of menu planning experience including cost control and menu planning to budget
* At least 4 years of people management and hospitality team leadership experience
* At least 4 years of experience ensuring compliance with HACCP, liquor licensing, and WHS regulations
* At least 4 years of experience in financial management, sales analysis and profit optimisation
* At least 4 years of experience managing staff rosters, service workflows and labour allocation in a busy dine‐in food service environment
* Proven ability to lead and manage a team in a busy restaurant environment
* Strong communication, organisational and problem‐solving skills
* Knowledge of food safety, WHS and hospitality compliance requirements
* At least two recent work references
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